Calgary Ends State of Emergency, Lifts Some Water RestrictionsCalgary Ends State of Emergency, Lifts Some Water Restrictions Calgary has officially ended its state of local emergency, marking the cessation of daily news briefings that have been held since the city’s water crisis began last month. Mayor Jyoti Gondek commended residents for adhering to the easing of water restrictions, noting that the city’s feeder main is operating at 50% capacity without any issues. Chief Sue Henry of Calgary Emergency Management Agency announced that outdoor water restrictions will be lifted as soon as possible, while some indoor aquatic facilities reopened Thursday. Officials reported that the feeder main is flowing at 73% of normal pressure and that maintenance on the Glenmore Water Treatment Plant is expected to be completed Friday. A full condition assessment of the 11-kilometer feeder main is underway today, and results are anticipated within three to four weeks to determine the need for further repairs. With the emergency declaration lifted, the city will discontinue daily briefings but will hold additional briefings as necessary. Mayor Gondek emphasized that the Calgary Stampede, which begins Friday, will implement its water contingency plans, including the use of non-potable water for animals and irrigation. Any treated water used by the Stampede will be trucked in from outside Calgary. Meanwhile, the city’s fire ban and stage four outdoor water restrictions remain in effect.
The City of Calgary ended its state of local emergency on Thursday, marking the end of daily news briefings that the City has been giving since the crisis began last month.
The City of Calgary ended its state of local emergency on Thursday, marking the end of daily news briefings that the City has been giving since the crisis began last month.
Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek said city residents have been “good stewards” in regards to the easing of water restrictions. Gondek mentioned the feeder main is continuing to operate at 50 per cent capacity and no issues have been identified so far.
Calgary Emergency Management Agency chief Sue Henry said that outdoor water restrictions will be lifted as soon as possible and that some indoor aquatic facilities reopened Thursday.
Officials with the City said that the feeder main is flowing at 73 per cent of normal pressure and that maintenance on the Glenmore Water Treatment Plant should be completed on Friday.
A full condition assessment on the 11 kilometre feeder main is happening today, with a robotic pipe diver collecting data from within the feeder main. Officials said the results from the inspection are expected in three to four weeks and will determine if more work is needed.
With the end of the state of local emergency, the City is ending its daily briefings but will organize briefings in the future if the need arises.
Mayor Gondek said the Calgary Stampede, which is set to officially start on Friday, will follow through with its water contingency plans, which include using non-potable water for stampede animals and watering the midway. Any treated water the Stampede uses is treated water being trucked in from outside of the City.
The City of Calgary’s fire ban and stage four outdoor water restrictions will remain in place for the time being.
